Man Utd winger pips Isak to first in UltimateFan Points Scorers
Following the weekend’s Premier League action, we’ve taken a look at the standout performers in UltimateFan. Represented in the top 10 are Manchester City, Fulham, Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, Luton, West Ham, Newcastle and Manchester United.
10. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - 12 UltimateFan points
In at 10th is Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, who provided the assist for both of the champions’ goals in a 2-0 victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon. De Bruyne also managed five shots on goal and three key passes on his way to 12 UltimateFan points.
9. Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) - 12 UltimateFan points
Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz takes ninth having found the net for the first time in five matches against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Muniz managed three shots in total, while he was also fouled five times, as he brought up an UltimateFan points total of 12.
8. Cristian Romero (Tottenham) - 13 UltimateFan points
Despite defeat to North London rivals Arsenal on Sunday, Tottenham’s Cristian Romero earns a place in this top 10 after his performance. The Argentina international won five aerial duels, made four tackles, two clearances and two blocks, while he also capitalised on a David Raya error to get his side back in the game with 64 minutes on the clock.
7. Kai Havertz (Arsenal) - 13 UltimateFan points
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz rounded off a brilliant week with a goal and an assist in Sunday’s North London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to make it four goal involvements in five days across games against Spurs and Chelsea. The Germany international won a total of eight aerial duels - equalling his most in a league game this season - while he also made two key passes and won two fouls on his way to an UltimateFan points haul of 13.
6. Noni Madueke (Chelsea) - 13 UltimateFan points
22-year-old Chelsea attacker Noni Madueke both scored and assisted in a Premier League match for the first time this season when he ignited a second-half Blues comeback against Aston Villa on Saturday evening. The England U21 international found the net with a fine effort after 63 minutes, before providing the assist for Conor Gallagher’s 81st-minute equaliser.
5. Carlton Morris (Luton) - 14 UltimateFan points
Luton frontman Carlton Morris bagged his 10th league goal of the season in the Hatters’ 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Saturday, and makes the top five having managed five shots on goal and two tackles at Molineux.
4. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - 15 UltimateFan points
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka takes fourth having doubled the Gunners’ lead against Tottenham in fine fashion on Sunday afternoon. Saka also made five tackles and two interceptions on his way to 15 UltimateFan points.
3. Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) - 17 UltimateFan points
West Ham attacker Jarrod Bowen both scored and assisted in a Premier League match for the third time this season when he helped the Hammers to a point at home to Liverpool on Saturday. The England international also managed three shots, one key pass and two successful dribbles to register 17 UltimateFan points.
2. Alexander Isak (Newcastle) - 18 UltimateFan points
Newcastle hitman Alexander Isak takes second place after his performance against Sheffield United. Isak’s brace against the Blades on Saturday saw him score in a seventh successive home league match, while it brought his tally of goals for the season to 19, a personal record. Isak also made two key passes and three successful dribbles in what was a fine all-round showing.
1. Antony (Manchester United) - 22 UltimateFan points
Manchester United winger Antony finally found the net for his first league goal of the season as Erik ten Hag’s side stumbled to a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley on Saturday. The Brazilian fired off a whopping eight shots on goal, with six on target, while he also made four tackles to land 22 UltimateFan points.
